15 Sep 2014

More possible backpacker victims

11:35 am on 15 September 2014

Two more potential victims have come forward in the investigation of sex assault allegations at a Northland tourist hostel, police say.

The lodge in Kaitaia.

The lodge in Kaitaia. Photo: SUPPLIED

The owner of Main Street Lodge in Kaitaia, Michael Harris, is charged with drugging, assaulting and filming some of his guests during the past two-and-a-half years.

The 56-year-old faces 39 charges involving 16 men, mostly overseas tourists aged between 18 and 25.

The police say they had received a number of calls and emails from further potential victims worldwide, including another two people who made contact yesterday.

Mr Harris will next appear at the Kaitaia District Court on Thursday.